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The Atlas Obscura Guide To São Jorge

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in São Jorge, Portugal

Updated October 14, 2022

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Fajã do Ouvidor

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Fajãs of São Jorge

Bits of flat terrain surrounded by cliffs make one of the most beautiful landscapes in the Azores.
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On the cliffs of São Jorge in the Azores stand the remains of a lighthouse that was struck by a series of earthquakes.
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Mount Pico

As the highest point in the Mid-Atlantic range this stratovolcano offers spectacular views.
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